Emily Carr
Uptown Cantina
Birmingham,AL
7
years of professional experience
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience.
Work History
Bartender
8 Months- Stocked garnishes, liquor, prepared in house mixers ahead of service, to keep bar moving efficiently.
- Communicated with servers and kitchen staff to coordinate accurate food and beverage timing.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Improved team morale and efficiency, leading by example and offering support during peak hours.
Server
2 Years- Trained new servers on service standards, accurate timing, and guest interaction
- Familiarity with TOAST handheld POS system
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques through hands on knowledge of the local seafood industry.
- Maintained customer satisfaction even when challenged by simultaneous upstairs and downstairs patio sections.
Server
3 Years 2 Months- Processed payments, and handled transactions with accuracy.
- Developed extensive knowledge of more than 30 tequilas, including tasting profiles and distinguishing characteristics.
- Set a positive tone for the entire dining experience as the first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Contributed to inventory management by monitoring bar stock levels.
- Checked identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Professional service standards
New hire training
Effective communication
Accurate
eye for detail
Excellent judgment
Honest and dependable
Timeline
Bartender
Uptown Cantina
07.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Server
Joshua's Tavern
09.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Server
Pancho Villa
06.2019 - 08.2022Read More
Harpswell Coastal Academy
High School Diploma
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